President Paudel Appoints Four New Supreme Court Justices

Summary

President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed four judges as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nepal after a recommendation from the Judicial Council and parliamentary hearings. Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma will administer the oath and assign their judicial responsibilities.

Key Points
  • President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed four judges as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
  • The appointments were made on the recommendation of the Judicial Council under Article 129(2) of the Constitution of Nepal.
  • The nominees had already cleared the parliamentary hearing process before their appointment.
  • Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma will administer the oath and later assign the new justices to benches.
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